True stories - Beauty, right in front of our noses
He was on his way home, aboard a flight from Chandigarh. Just after the flight took off, he spotted it. The tall grey monument, looked similar to the Qutub Minar in shape. 'Now how come I've never heard of such a tall monument so close to Chandigarh', he wondered. He let it go after a while and reverted his concentration back to the air hostess. 1 week later on his way back, return flight about to land around 630 pm, he noticed the same monument again. This time, it was lit up with flood lights and looked even more beautiful. He asked his co passenger whether he knew about the building but got a null response. Determined not to let it go this time, the travel freak in him enquired about the building to all his local friends and colleagues. Nobody knew about it and half the people thought he was crazy. The only person who believed in him was his best friend in Chandigarh, but he was not a local, although the friend did share his curiosity.
More determined now, he attacked Google with a zest previously reserved only for mutton biriyani. 'Monuments near chandigarh' in the 'images' section got him what he was looking for. He was surprised to know its historical importance. More surprised to know its proximity from PGIMER, his place of work. His friend, his eternal co-believer in the Incredible India (the grass is not greener abroad) theory, joined in his excitement. His friend used his contacts to borrow a car, and off they were.
Net result of never ending persistence and undying curiosity - A wonderful evening spent with amazing company in a place which fills your heart with its sheer elegance. Along with the beauty which arises when the soul is satisfied.
What more can you ask for??
At Fateh Burj with Arjun Lakshman
FYI - Fateh Burj is the TALLEST Minar in India, just 15km from PGI. An everlasting memorial of the Sikh bravery, resilience and unity. Awesome under the lights in the evening, only negative that they didn't let us climb up to the top. Go for it guys.
#IncredibleIndia #thegrassisnotalwaysgreenerontheotherside
He was on his way home, aboard a flight from Chandigarh. Just after the flight took off, he spotted it. The tall grey monument, looked similar to the Qutub Minar in shape. 'Now how come I've never heard of such a tall monument so close to Chandigarh', he wondered. He let it go after a while and reverted his concentration back to the air hostess. 1 week later on his way back, return flight about to land around 630 pm, he noticed the same monument again. This time, it was lit up with flood lights and looked even more beautiful. He asked his co passenger whether he knew about the building but got a null response. Determined not to let it go this time, the travel freak in him enquired about the building to all his local friends and colleagues. Nobody knew about it and half the people thought he was crazy. The only person who believed in him was his best friend in Chandigarh, but he was not a local, although the friend did share his curiosity.
More determined now, he attacked Google with a zest previously reserved only for mutton biriyani. 'Monuments near chandigarh' in the 'images' section got him what he was looking for. He was surprised to know its historical importance. More surprised to know its proximity from PGIMER, his place of work. His friend, his eternal co-believer in the Incredible India (the grass is not greener abroad) theory, joined in his excitement. His friend used his contacts to borrow a car, and off they were.
Net result of never ending persistence and undying curiosity - A wonderful evening spent with amazing company in a place which fills your heart with its sheer elegance. Along with the beauty which arises when the soul is satisfied.
What more can you ask for??
At Fateh Burj with Arjun Lakshman
FYI - Fateh Burj is the TALLEST Minar in India, just 15km from PGI. An everlasting memorial of the Sikh bravery, resilience and unity. Awesome under the lights in the evening, only negative that they didn't let us climb up to the top. Go for it guys.
#IncredibleIndia #thegrassisnotalwaysgreenerontheotherside
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